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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Lawsuit against Des Moines Register: A Warning to the Media?

Just days after winning the election, President-elect Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register. The target of his irritation? A poll published before the election that showed him behind Vice President Kamala Harris. This isn't the first time Trump has threatened legal action a

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Big Corporations Fail Again in Sports Streaming Suit

In a recent court ruling, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox were unable to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Fubo TV over their joint sports streaming venture, Venu. The judge ordered a trial for October 2025, a significant blow to the media giants. They had hoped to push back against Fubo's allegati

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

How Social Media Use Affects Teens: A UK Study

Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the imp

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Dec 17 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Plastic Surgery: From Secrets to Selfies

You might have noticed that a lot of celebrities are open about their plastic surgeries these days. But it wasn’t always like this. Once upon a time, even famous stars kept their procedures under wraps. Ever heard of Marilyn Monroe or Jennifer Lawrence? They were part of that secret-keeping crowd. B

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

LA Times Owner's Plan: A Bias Meter for Opinions

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times, has an interesting idea. He wants to introduce a 'bias meter' to the paper. This isn't for news articles, but for opinion pieces and editorials. He plans to use artificial intelligence to create this tool, drawn from his experience in medicine. Soon-Shiong

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

How Sports Podcasts Snubbed Kamala Harris' Campaign

Imagine this: the former White House official who pushed for online censorship is now griping about politics and sports. Rob Flaherty, who worked for Vice President Kamala Harris, revealed that her campaign struggled to get booked on sports podcasts. Why? Because sports culture had become associated

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Media, Conflict, and Mental Health: How News Coverage Affects Us

Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team: Criticism Could Lead to Lawsuits

It seems like President-elect Donald J. Trump and his team are taking a strong stance against unfriendly media coverage. Lately, they've been sending legal warnings to news outlets that have questioned or criticized them. These threats have popped up in different ways - on TV, over the phone, or in

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Sex Work Debate and New York's Health Dilemma

A new documentary, "I Slept with 100 Men in One Day, " explores the harsh realities of sex work. The film's star, Lily Phillips, attempts to have sex with 100 men in a day, revealing the emotional and physical toll. Meanwhile, upstate New York faces a health crisis as hospitals receive more funds, b

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

What Went Wrong with Ann Selzer's Iowa Poll?

Iowa pollster Ann Selzer recently faced questions about her poll that predicted a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump in Iowa, a typically Republican state. The poll stirred controversy when Trump won Iowa by over 10 percentage points. In an interview, Se

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